Celebrities react to Anton Yelchin's death

"Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in the J.J. Abrams films, died on June 19 after being hit by his own car in his driveway in Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press. At just 27, he was already known as a rising star with major talent. Keep reading to see how his peers and friends in Hollywood are reacting to his death on social media.

"our dear friend. our comrade. our anton. one of the most open and intellectually curious people i have ever had the pleasure to know. so enormously talented and generous of heart. wise beyond his years. and gone before his time. all love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief." - Zachary Quinto